Man killed in southeast Fresno hit-and-run

A man is dead after a hit-and-run in southeast Fresno, Fresno police Lt. Bill Dooley said.

Officers found a man in his 50s unresponsive on the road at Jensen and East avenues around 5:30 p.m Wednesday. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died.

The victim was identified Tuesday by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office as a 58-year-old homeless man from the Fresno area. His name was not available for release as the department was still trying to locate and notify family members.

Police were seeking witnesses and surveillance video, but don’t have any suspects identified.

Anyone with information can call the Fresno Police Department at 559-621-7000.

This story was originally published January 16, 2019 at 11:25 PM.